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    Directv 72.5 satellite hookup

    Things Turned out Great Hey Guys, I got my locals the receiver now works fine and after I let the unit download the newer software and when I ran the 6X8 multi-switch test it took great and now I have my locals and and total choice plus and I am happy as can be. thanks guys for all the help. I...
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    Directv 72.5 satellite hookup

    Promblem Solved " I Think at least for now " I tried all of the above and then since I connected the receiver today I had it on all day long running the configure one time after another. so I thought maybe since the software version didn't match up with what it should be now I would just go...
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    Directv 72.5 satellite hookup

    I know i'm still a little new to this but how would I force a download to the receiver? on the Hughes HBH-SA is this the right combination to configurine the unit. 1. click on menu..... 2. click on type of dish..... 3. click on Oval Dish 3 (which I have)..... 4. then click on the...
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    Directv 72.5 satellite hookup

    does the access card have to be activated before it will configure to show 72.5? for I didn't have it activated yet to see if I could pick up the satellite before I do because if I can't I think I will just get me the Directv D10 this unit works with 72.5 and if I were to get it I still will...
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    Directv 72.5 satellite hookup

    Voomer, would the sofeware version being different have any affect on the receiver? thanks
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    Directv 72.5 satellite hookup

    Need more help to receive the 72.5 satellite I just went and purchased me a brand new Hughes HBH-SA receiver and it is surpost to work with the 72.5 satellite and I still cannot receive it. I hooked up the 6x8 multi switch I did the config... and I rebooted by turning off receiver, unplugging...
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    Hughes Receiver Question

    Can anyone tell me for sure if the Hughes SD-HBH Receivers are the same thing as the Hughes SD-HBH Director Pack ? are there any difference in them? and is the Hughes SD-HBH Director Pack Receiver is it multi-satellite ready to work with the 72.5 satellite for locals? thanks
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    Directv 72.5 satellite hookup

    Voomer, I called directv and ask them and I was told by the one that took the call it would work and then they went in to my account and said it wouldn't work and I had already emailed directv and got an email back from them today and they said it would work so I don't know. but if I can ask...
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    Directv 72.5 satellite hookup

    I also wanted to ask one more thing after the auto configure is done what switch type should show up on my screen..... Simple, Advance, or 6X8 ? another thing I notice that is odd to me is when I am doing the auto configuration the time (clock) will be my local time and sometimes it will go...
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    Directv 72.5 satellite hookup

    Voomer, Yes I have the APG on my receiver but there is one thing that has me puzzled is when I hook up the 18" dish straight up to the receiver and by pass the 6X8 switch shouldn't the directv test channels 495 & 496 be on the 72.5 satellite? or would they not show up until the auto...
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    Directv 72.5 satellite hookup

    the zip code is 37811 so shouldn't the azmuth be 169 and the elevation 47? is there a place to look all this up. is there a certain software version needed to run the switch. could it be possible my software is not updated? it says the switch will be powered by the receiver and it is a hughes...
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    Directv 72.5 satellite hookup

    and I forgot to mention I don't have my sky angel satellite hooked up to this switch it runs to a different location I just wanted to make mention so that if some one can help me out that you don't think I have my 61.5 hooked up to any of my directv connections. thanks
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    Directv 72.5 satellite hookup

    wobbie, I can't be 100 percent sure I am on the 72.5 satellite but I have a dish for the sky angel service and it is located at the 61.5 location so wouldn't the 72.5 satellite be 11 degrees to the right of it if you were behind the dish then the 72.5 would be to the right wouldn't it? I have...
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    Directv 72.5 satellite hookup

    Hey guys I am new here and if you can help me out I sure would appreciate it a lot. I have a phase 3 directv satellite dish with three LNB's and I am installing the 18" dish for locals and I purchase the Zinwell 6X8 switch and I hook it up according to all the instuctions and everywhere I read...